winter weather

An exceptionally dry winter across the Four Corners is stressing trees. Experts say watering during warm, snow-free days can help roots stay healthy into spring.

Clear nights cause radiational cooling, letting heat escape into space and making valleys like Cortez and Mancos colder than surrounding ridges.

A new snow drought update shows record-low snow cover across much of the western U.S., with warm temperatures and rain replacing snow. Experts warn that low snowpack could worsen water supply concerns and impact recreation if conditions don’t improve.

Snow continues in the high country with more than a foot reported in parts of the San Juans, followed by much colder temperatures and subzero lows before a gradual warmup this weekend.

The Upper Arkansas Basin in the central part of the state is currently the driest, with about 49% of the normal snowpack.

Alcohol can create a false sense of warmth in cold weather, increasing heat loss and the risk of hypothermia. Safety experts share tips for staying safe outdoors this winter.

Mild temperatures and low winds should make for a good weekend outside, but riders and hikers should watch for muddy sections and respect seasonal trail closures.

A new review finds swearing can boost strength and pain tolerance during short, intense tasks—good news for winter falls on ice or the ski slopes.

Snow tapers off today with slick mountain roads and colder temps. More mountain snow arrives Tuesday through Thursday, with a cool, unsettled pattern into the weekend.

Mountain snow and colder temps continue today across the Four Corners, with more chances for rain and snow returning midweek.